Scummy basin after shaving? Some soaps/creams can tend to leave a bit of residue on the inside of the basin/sink, mostly the tallow based or better soaps This might be a travesty, but I do sometimes resort to using the shaving brush to give the basin a quick wash down while I rinse the brush clean Only with my boar brushes of course. I wouldn't use my better badgers, or synthetics for this Mostly I just use my hands, nail brush or paper towel. For really stubborn residue I find a quick spritz with diluted vinegar or even citric acid gets the basin nice and clean, but does add extra time What do you guys do?
I have a towel I use throughout my shave. I use it for an x pattern on my brush when done, my shaving bowl, and I use it to wipe down the sink Sent from my Pixel 9 Pro using Tapatalk
I squeeze out the soap that's left in the brush around the sink, take a brush with a handle scrub the sink rinse the sink & before I walk out of the bathroom take a look in the mirror and think I get better looking every day, I've got 82 years of looking in the mirror. Sent from my SM-T387V using Tapatalk
In the bathroom I shave in I only use the (small) sink for shaving and keep it clean. I suppose I could wash my hands in it but there’s a large utility sink in the next room that is more convenient. Same as you, I use my boar brush to clean the shave soap scum that accumulates and then I rinse the brush. I have good quality boar brushes and they are excellent for the task and no worse for wear.
I use lens cleaner spray/lens towel and or pre-moistened lens wipes (always have on-hand for my glasses anyway) for cleaning the mirror and the sink basin. The sink top always gets a wipe down with a microfiber towel. Works great and keeps the cooties out of my shave brushes.
thanks for the replies Cool ideas No harm done in using the boar brush though, right? I mean it's in there anyway and while rinsing it, one might as well use to swish the basin. at least I am not the only one using the shaving brush! plan b though: since I use a clean face cloth each day, I will use yesterday's one to clean the sink. No more tissues (messy) or paper towel (wasteful)
Maybe not the first couple of times, but seems if you're trying to get rid of the scum in the sink, you're using a lot more force/pressure on that than you would be using on your face. Shaving brush for shaving, scrub brush for scrubbing. Two different activities that require a tool designed for each activity.
My usual sink-cleaning routine removes the soap scum just fine. A sodium hydroxide cleaner (like Mr. Clean) or a 'non-abrasive' cleaner (like Soft Scrub) and a brush or even just a sponge works well. Hard water (mineral) deposits are the tougher thing to clean here, our water is SO hard.
Nice. I won't forget to look in the mirror Stuart. 82 and going strong Thanks John. I figure the basin is smoother than my bearded face so it can't do the brush too much harm. Not my better badgers or even synthetics though. Cryptic, Primo. Not what? If not that, what then? Do tell! Thanks Steve. Not much force is needed though On my Badger and synthetic brush days, I will revert to facecloth, paper towel, nail brush, Chux scourer sponge or whatever else is handy.
